introduction to sgma
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FPBGSA GSP Stakeholder Workshop 06/25/2020
Introduction to SGMA 1
Stakeholder Workshop for the Fillmore and Piru Basins
Groundwater Sustainability PlansJune 25, 2020
Introduction to SGMA
What is SGMA?
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
SGMA is a State law that requires the management of high and
medium priority groundwater basins to ensure their sustainability
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When was SGMA passed by the Legislature?
• Passed by State legislature and signed by Gov. Jerry Brown in 2014. Enacted on January 1, 2015.
• Compilation of three bills (AB1739, SB1168, SB1319)
Who is responsible for complying with
SGMA?
“Groundwater management in
CA is best accomplished
locally”Gov Jerry Brown
Local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) are responsible for preparing and implementing Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs)to achieve sustainable groundwater management in their basins over a 20‐year period
Fillmore and Piru Basins GSA was formed to provide local control over SGMA compliance and management of the groundwater resources.
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When?
Form GSA
(completed)
Prepare GSPs
(underway)
GSPs to DWR *
(Jan 31, 2022)
* individual GSPs required for Fillmore and Piru basins
Why do we need to do this?
Fillmore and Piru basins assigned HIGH priority by DWR
Priority rating driven, at least in part, by dependence on groundwater
If local management does not occur, State of CA can take over management of the basin.
Groundwater resource sustainability is beneficial to all
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How is sustainability determined?
Definitions of “Significant and Unreasonable” established by GSA
Metrics ‐ how do we measure?
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Management Objective (MO)
Minimum Threshold (MT)
How can you participate in the GSP process?
Attend Public Meetings FPBGSA Monthly Board Meetings Stakeholder Workshops/Meetings
Monitor / Register Monitor FPBGSA News on the website
(www.fpbgsa.org) Follow FPBGSA Facebook page Sign up for FPBGSA’s email list
Review and Comment on Draft GSPs FPBGSA Annual Budgets Communication & Engagement Plan
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Need More Information?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)www.fpbgsa.org
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